
Tönnjes, in partnership with Swiss chip maker EM Microelectronic, unveiled a next‑generation hybrid RFID/NFC chip for vehicle identification at Intertraffic in Amsterdam. The dual‑frequency tag combines long‑range RAIN RFID with smartphone‑compatible NFC, featuring AES‑128 encryption and expanded memory for secure, privacy‑focused government applications. The solution integrates with Tönnjes’s existing portfolio, such as IDePLATE and IDeSTIX, enabling modular upgrades and future‑proofing of registration systems. Executives highlighted the chip’s scalability for heavy‑traffic identification and targeted roadside checks.

Bluvol unveiled its April personal‑care tech line, featuring the Nest 10 Ultra Immersive Neck Massager, T10 Apex Foldable Pocket Hair Dryer, and a curling tool aimed at urban professionals, travelers, and remote workers. The neck massager uses a C‑shaped Adapora™ frame,...

MTS, Russia’s leading mobile operator, will add 2,600 LTE base stations built by Irteya by early 2027, raising the total to 3,800 across 76 regions. The expansion supports both GSM and LTE technologies, enhancing network density in urban and remote...

Orange Money Botswana has struck a nationwide partnership with the country’s Taxi Association, integrating its DuelaEasy digital payment platform into taxis and kombis. The collaboration will see extensive branding of participating vehicles and allow passengers to settle fares directly from...

Telenet Business is providing a dedicated 5G network slice to support Colruyt’s trial of an unmanned delivery vehicle in Leuven, Belgium. The pilot runs from mid‑May through August, with the vehicle transporting groceries from the supermarket chain to customers. Connectivity...

Bouygues Telecom has earned ISO 50001 certification for energy management on its mobile network after a Bureau Veritas audit. The certification joins earlier ISO 50001 approvals for its data‑centre, tech hub, and customer‑support facilities, together covering over 85 % of the operator’s total...

Vodacom Tanzania has completed a $28 million upgrade of its M‑Pay platform, replacing the legacy G2 system with a next‑generation fintech architecture. The modernised platform reduces downtime from hours to minutes and adds stronger security layers. It also expands transaction capacity...
Researchers at the University of Augsburg and the University of Michigan demonstrated that swapping a single atom in a molecule can change its thermal conductance by up to a factor of two, while electrical conductance remains unchanged. By replacing a...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping urban environments into both strategic assets and vulnerable attack surfaces, a dynamic the author terms "hyperwarfare." Recent conflicts—from missile strikes on Abu Dhabi to Starlink jamming in Tehran and Taipei—illustrate how AI‑enabled drones, satellite communications, and...

The Telecoms Critical Communications Association (TCCA) has published its first white paper on cybersecurity for mission‑critical broadband networks, marking a key step toward securing 4G and 5G‑enabled communications. The document outlines international standards, frameworks and deployment models, and stresses the...
AI sales agents are software that automate routine sales tasks such as abandoned‑cart recovery, lead qualification, and personalized follow‑ups, allowing merchants to operate 24/7 without expanding staff. They connect to ecommerce platforms, CRMs, and email tools via APIs, executing actions...
Scientists at the University of Manchester have created graphene‑based "nano‑aquariums" that seal attoliter‑scale liquid pockets between atom‑thin graphene sheets, allowing transmission electron microscopy to capture atomic‑resolution videos of individual gold atoms in liquid. The method works across a wide range...

Anthropic has acquired stealth biotech startup Coefficient Bio in a stock transaction valued at just over $400 million. Coefficient Bio, founded eight months ago, develops AI models aimed at accelerating biological research and pursuing artificial superintelligence for science. The deal brings...
Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) combines evidence collection with threat containment, forming a critical capability for CISOs. The guide outlines core functions—evidence preservation, malware and network analysis, and emerging cloud forensics—while stressing the need for pre‑enabled logging. It recommends...
Network segmentation is the most effective control for safeguarding operational technology (OT) environments, limiting attackers to isolated zones rather than allowing lateral movement. Implementing segmentation in OT differs from IT because industrial protocols and legacy equipment resist typical firewall solutions...